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Cluedunnit Kids
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Cluedunnit Kids: Overview
The Law Society of Western Australia
Thank you for your interest in Cluedunnit Kids. We hope that you find it to be a valuable
learning experience which both you and your students enjoy.
Cluedunnit Kids gets Year 6 and Year 5/6 student teams to investigate a fictional criminal
offence with the goal of identifying the prime suspect.
A brief of evidence (statements, photographs and scientific evidence) provides clues and
students ask questions to get further evidence to identify the prime suspect and
eliminate other suspects.
Each team plans, creates and submits their findings in a creative way of their choosing;
usually an electronic or written format.
A judging panel reviews the top ten Cluedunnit Kids submissions using the following
criteria; 1. Correct identification of suspect. 2. Supporting evidence. 3. Creativity.
Every student that has participated in Cluedunnit Kids receives a certificate of
participation and a commemorative gift.
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The brief of evidence is posted online and contains witness
statements, photographs and scientific evidence.
This brief has been gathered by the fictional investigating police
officer.
The brief contains critical information for the identification of the prime
suspect. However, it would be wise not to jump to any conclusions
before you have asked your six questions and have considered
everything.
Even if you think you know who the prime suspect is from the
brief of evidence you need to be able to prove it, so you are sure
and have no real doubt, that the suspect committed the crime.
Cluedunnit Kids: Brief of Evidence
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As part of your investigation each school can, and should, ask up to 6
questions to gather more evidence and to eliminate other suspects.
Please note that each school can only ask 6 questions. If your school
has more than one team, the school must share the 6 questions across
the teams.
Make sure the questions that your school asks count. Make sure each
question is directed to someone and is specific in what it asks.
The more questions a school asks, the more answers you will receive
and the more evidence you will have to prove the case.
We strongly recommend you use all of your 6 questions to gather
as much evidence as possible so that you can clearly identify the
prime suspect and eliminate the other suspects.
Cluedunnit Kids: Investigating and Collecting Evidence
Cluedunnit Kids: Six Questions
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Each school can, and should, ask 6 questions
relevant to the case. Schools running an in-school
competition will have to share the questions
across the in-school teams as there are only 6
questions per school. The questions will help the
students get additional evidence, reports,
statements, photos etc.
When asking questions, students must nominate a
person who they feel can provide the information,
rather than just asking for the detail they want.
The questions must also be specific in what they
are asking.
EXAMPLE
“Did anyone see anything and what did they see?” (Not a good question.
Two very broad questions are asked and this is not allowed. Also, the
question is not directed to anyone.)
“Can you ask Constable Linus Uppe what Justin Case saw at midnight on
the corner of Wright Place and Knot Court, please?” (Great question.
Specific in what it asks and directed to a specific person.)
Cluedunnit Kids: Question Examples
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Samples of poor questions are in orange. These are either are too vague or don’t indicate who is
to provide the information. The correct style of questioning is in green. These are clear, specific
and indicate who is to provide the information.
1. If there are any witnesses, what did they see or hear?
Can you ask Sergeant Justin Thyme for a witness statement from the waste recycling
truck driver who was traveling on Surf Street, please?
2. Can we get any information on why Robyn Holden was absent from school?
Can you ask the school principal if any reason was given for Robyn Holden’s
absence from school on 14 March, please?
3. Whose footprints were outside the driver’s side door?
Can you ask Sergeant Justin Thyme for the foot size of the suspects, please?
Please note, if students do not ask a clear specific question directed to a particular person,
the Education Officers will be unable to answer the question and that question will be
wasted.
Cluedunnit Kids: Creative Presentation
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Using the evidence gathered after asking the 6 questions, each team then plans, creates and submits
their findings in a creative way of their choosing. This is often in an electronic format (video interviews,
video songs, video song + dance, animations, Powerpoint files, video re-enactment) or written format
(board game, booklet, comic, poster).
Your presentation will identify the prime suspect with supporting evidence as well as details
on how the other suspects have been eliminated.
Each school can only submit one entry for judging. Schools that have more than one team
must run an in-school competition and the winning entry of the in-school competition is then
submitted for judging.
Encourage your students to be creative whilst incorporating all of the evidence they have
collected.
It is best to limit the presentation to a maximum of 5mins.
Teachers should remind the students that the prime suspect is thought to be innocent until proven
guilty. The presumption of innocence is an essential legal principle in Australia.
The students may want to include details on what the prime suspect would be charged with and an
appropriate penalty.
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Cluedunnit Kids: Judging Criteria
Each submission is judged on the following criteria:
• Correct identification of suspect – up to 2 points
• Supporting evidence – up to 10 points
• Creativity – up to 10 points
The Cluedunnit Kids judging criteria is heavily weighted to supporting evidence and
creativity as the overwhelming majority of teams correctly identify the prime suspect.
It is expected that the submissions are the Year 6 or Year 5/6 students’ work with teachers
and/or older students providing limited assistance and direction.
The judging panel members will include:
• A representative from the Children’s Court of WA
• The Chief Magistrate of Western Australia
• A Western Australian Police Officer
• A lawyer from Legal Aid WA
• A representative from Curtin University Law School
Feedback from the judging panel on submissions is not provided and the judging panel’s
decisions are final.
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Cluedunnit Kids: Awards
Certificate of participation and commemorative gift: Every student that participates in
Cluedunnit Kids receives a certificate of participation and commemorative gift. Teachers
need to register every student that participates in Cluedunnit Kids to ensure they
receive a certificate of participation and commemorative gift.
Winning Team Submission: The winning team will be awarded a trophy and a book
pack for their school (or equivalent). Each winning member of the team will receive a
medal.
Runner up Team Submission: The runner up team will receive a plaque and a book
pack for their school (or equivalent). Each member of the team will receive a medal.
Ambassador School Award: The ambassador school is selected based on the manner
the teams conduct themselves during the competition. A plaque is awarded to the
ambassador school.
A Cluedunnit Kids awards ceremony takes place prior to the end
of Term 2. The awards ceremony may be scheduled at the
winning team’s school or at the Perth Children’s Court.
Cluedunnit Kids: 2019 Awards
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2019 Winning Entry: St Lawrence’s Primary School (Bluff Point)
Runner Up Entry: Iona Presentation College
Ambassador School: Bicton Primary School
Click on the 2019 Winning Entry and Runner Up Entry hyperlinks above
to view both winning entries.
Cluedunnit Kids: FAQs
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How will students benefit across key
learning areas?
Cluedunnit Kids addresses WA Curriculum
General Capabilities; Literacy, ICT
Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking,
Personal and Social Capability and Ethical
Understanding.
Cluedunnit Kids provides an opportunity
for students to apply the core HaSS Skills;
Questioning and Researching, Analysing,
Evaluating and Communicating and
Reflecting.
Can we involve whole class/year groups?
Yes, schools can run in-school competitions and
submit the best entry for the competition. Schools
holding an in-school competition are reminded
they can only ask 6 questions per school.
Every student participant in in-school
competitions receives a certificate and
commemorative gift. Teachers should register
every student participant.
Will prizes be awarded?
The winning team will be awarded a trophy and a book
pack for their school (or equivalent). Each winning
member of the team will receive a medal.
The runner up team will receive a plaque and a book
pack for their school (or equivalent). Each member of
the team will receive a medal.
A plaque will also be awarded to the ambassador
school. The ambassador school is selected based on
the manner the teams conduct themselves during the
competition.
All participants will receive a certificate of participation
and commemorative gift.
How many students can we include in
a team?
You can have up to 7 students in your
team. The project is designed for Year 6
students, but is also suitable for split Year
5/6 classes.
Cluedunnit Kids: FAQs
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How long does Cluedunnit Kids last?
The brief of evidence is posted online in late February. Each school can, and should, ask a total of 6
questions prior to completing their submission. All submissions must be received by the Francis Burt
Law Education Programme no later than 4pm on the set date in May.
Do team leaders have extra responsibilities?
Yes. Team leaders must make sure questions are emailed to the
Education Officers at [email protected]. They can
also telephone us with questions on (08) 9324 8686. Remember,
you can only ask 6 questions per school, so if your school is
running an in-school competition you will have to share the
questions across the in-school teams.
If the team’s creative presentation is in a digital format
(PowerPoint, video etc), please make sure you allow enough
time to either post your submission to reach us by no later than
4pm of the closing date for submissions in May or alternatively
use Dropbox to upload your submission online and send us the
link. Our judges have very tight schedules and late entries
cannot be accepted.
Can we use the internet for
research?
Yes, you will find some helpful
websites at the back of this
document .
Does the team have to ask
questions?
No, but the team will be
disadvantaged if they don’t as
more clues will be obtained if the
right questions are asked.
Cluedunnit Kids: Contacts
The Law Society of Western Australia
Francis Burt Law Education Programme
Education Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 9324 8686
Cluedunnit Kids: Extra Information About The Law
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The next slides provide extra information about the law, the
courts and legal terms that may help you when investigating
and creating your Cluedunnit Kids submission.
The last slide has links to some online resources which may be
useful.
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Cluedunnit Kids: Legal Principles
Presumption of innocence: Everyone accused of a crime is thought
to be innocent until proven guilty.
Burden of proof: The prosecution has the responsibility to, and must,
prove that the accused person is guilty.
Standard of proof: The level of proof required to find a person guilty
of a crime is beyond reasonable doubt. In every day language, this
means that after hearing all of the evidence you are sure that the
person did the crime and you have no real doubts in your mind that
the accused did it.
Cluedunnit Kids: Magistrates Court
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The types of criminal matters in Cluedunnit Kids would be heard in the Magistrates Court of
Western Australia if the accused was an adult. The maximum penalty for a Magistrates Court
matter is up to 3 years imprisonment. Types of matters heard by the Magistrates Court include
road traffic matters, stealing under $50,000, disorderly conduct , minor assaults and lots of others.
In the average year, more than 95% of all criminal matters in WA are heard by the Magistrates
Court.
The judicial officer in the Magistrates Court is a Magistrate who is referred to as “Your Honour”.
Magistrates do not wear robes or wigs.
The gavel (wooden hammer) has never been used in West Australian or Australian courts.
Remember that the prime suspect is thought to be innocent until proven guilty.
Students may want to include what the prime suspect would be charged with and an appropriate
penalty in their presentation
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Cluedunnit Kids: Children’s Court
If the accused in a Cluedunnit Kids scenario is aged 10 to 17 years of age, the criminal matter
would be heard in the Children’s Court of Western Australia.
The Children’s Court also deals with child protection and care applications for children under
the age of 18.
The focus of the Children’s Court in criminal matters is to ensure the fair treatment of children
who have, or are alleged to have committed offences. The focus of the Children’s Court in
protection and care proceedings is to promote the wellbeing of children and to ensure that the
children are protected from harm.
Magistrates are responsible for the less serious criminal matters in the Children’s Court. The
President of the Children's Court is responsible for the more serious criminal matters. The
President and Children’s Court Magistrates are referred to as “Your Honour”. The President
and the Magistrates in the Children’s Court do not wear robes or wigs. The jury system does
not exist in the Children’s Court.
The gavel (wooden hammer) has never been used in West Australian or Australian courts.
Remember that the prime suspect is thought to be innocent until proven guilty.
Students may want to include what the prime suspect would be charged with and an
appropriate penalty in their presentation
Cluedunnit Kids: Legal Terms
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BRIEF OF EVIDENCE: The documents, including statements and photographs, that the police
prosecutor will rely on in a case against a person charged with a criminal offence.
CHARGE: When the police formally accuse a person of committing a criminal offence.
CHILDREN’S COURT: The Court in Western Australia that deals with criminal charges against youth
aged 10 to 17. This court also deals with child protection and care applications for children under the
age of 18.
DEFENCE LAWYER: The lawyer who represents the accused person in a criminal matter. This
lawyer aims to create doubt that the accused did the crime.
EVIDENCE: Verbal or written statements of witnesses, documents and other items used to support a
party's case in court.
MAGISTRATES COURT: A lower court in WA, which has the jurisdiction to hear less serious criminal
and civil matters.
MAGISTRATE: A judicial officer appointed to hear and determine civil and criminal matters in the
Magistrates Court.
POLICE PROSECUTOR: A specially trained police officer appearing in court representing the police
in relation to criminal cases.
SENTENCE: An order made to impose a penalty to a person after they have been found guilty of an
offence or entered a plea of guilty to an offence.
Cluedunnit Kids: Education
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Schools are encouraged to take part in a Francis Burt Law Education
Programme tour to view a Magistrates Court in session and/or participate in
a mock trial. You will need to contact us to arrange a suitable time - Phone:
(08) 9324 8686 or Email: [email protected]
The Francis Burt Law Education Programme has the Lawyer Visits to
Schools Network . Teachers can arrange to have a lawyer talk to your
students at the school free of charge.
Schools outside the Perth metropolitan area can also contact their nearest
Magistrates Court for information regarding court tours and school visits.
Cluedunnit Kids: Resources
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• Francis Burt Law Education Programme
• Legal Aid
• Magistrates Court
• Western Australia Police